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Nonprofit · EIN 87-3038722

BRIGHTER GENERATION

Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310

Financials

$58K$60K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BRIGHTER GENERATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$58,250$60,163-$1,913$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$58,250
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$8,310
Other salaries and wages
$13,161
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$13,161
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$5,111
Travel
$3,211
Program services (functional)
$51,947
Management and general (functional)
$3,105
Fundraising (functional)
$5,111

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$0
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$0
Gross receipts
$58,250
Employees
0
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
VA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Berhanu BulchaChairman
Trustee or director
5$0
Tsega SolomonSecratary
Trustee or director
6$0
Yonas AtomaTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
Aklilu AyalewDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6059 CROWN ROYAL CIR, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22310-1744
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
6059 Crown Royal Cir, Alexandria VA 22310
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Yonas Atoma, 825 S Walter Reed Dr 132C, ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Aklilu Ayalew, 6059 Crown Royal Cir, Alexandria VA 22310
Signed the 990
Yonas Atoma, Treasurer
Phone
(703) 987-8224
Return prepared by
DCM Accounting and Tax SolutionLLC

Mission

Brighter Generation mobilizes professional global volunteers, including the Ethiopian diaspora and second-generation college students, to teach the next generation of Ethiopian leaders and innovators virtually and in person.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • The program provides enrichment courses to disadvantaged high schoolers in all regions of Ethiopia to reach their full potential and address the local challenges in their communities. While teaching the youth essential skills, the platform serves as an international outreach and cultural exchange opportunity for second-generation diaspora and global volunteers
    Expenses $43,637 · revenue $43,637
  • Humaniterian Assistance provided to IDP in northern part of Ethiopia (Wollo)
    Expenses $8,310 · revenue $8,310

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for BRIGHTER GENERATION

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
87-3038722
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B01)
Income (IRS master file)
$58,250

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$58,250$60,163$0XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Aklilu Ayalew
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-3038722).

Questions about BRIGHTER GENERATION

What is the EIN of BRIGHTER GENERATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BRIGHTER GENERATION is 87-3038722.
Is BRIGHTER GENERATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to BRIGHTER GENERATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BRIGHTER GENERATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BRIGHTER GENERATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BRIGHTER GENERATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of BRIGHTER GENERATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names Yonas Atoma.
Who are the officers and directors of BRIGHTER GENERATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BRIGHTER GENERATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $58,250, expenses of $60,163 and total assets of $0 at year end.

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